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Millwrights is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Millwrights against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-9044 |
| title | Millwrights |
| onet code | 49-9044.00 |
| description | Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 40,660 |
| a mean | 68,640 |
| a median | 65,170 |
| a pct10 | 45,100 |
| a pct25 | 55,420 |
| a pct75 | 80,580 |
| a pct90 | 93,740 |
| h mean | 33 |
| h median | 31 |
The day-to-day work of a millwrights typically centers on replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Installation. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.51 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working millwrights, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (45.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Michigan at $83,240 and lowest in Virginia at $50,300 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (Michigan, New Mexico, California, New York, Wisconsin) average $80,012. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $83,240 | $77,510 | $57,210 | $89,870 | 2,510 |
| New Mexico | $82,520 | $78,870 | $44,450 | $99,200 | 70 |
| California | $78,810 | $84,190 | $47,830 | $128,660 | 2,490 |
| New York | $78,760 | $79,800 | $57,240 | $100,130 | 780 |
| Wisconsin | $76,730 | $72,930 | $48,970 | $91,070 | 1,050 |
| Washington | $76,300 | $87,880 | $58,190 | $127,610 | 1,270 |
| Colorado | $75,850 | $72,720 | $49,700 | $89,180 | 230 |
| Indiana | $75,710 | $74,630 | $50,610 | $93,240 | 1,910 |
| Missouri | $75,710 | $70,960 | $42,990 | $90,030 | 720 |
| Connecticut | $75,560 | $74,260 | $48,660 | $96,410 | 190 |
| Illinois | $75,510 | $76,370 | $41,390 | $115,760 | 1,850 |
| Ohio | $73,320 | $70,340 | $51,040 | $89,670 | 1,920 |
| Alaska | $72,790 | $73,040 | $52,980 | $93,990 | 210 |
| Maryland | $71,760 | $68,580 | $48,240 | $83,910 | 150 |
| New Jersey | $70,920 | $68,890 | $47,120 | $86,020 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $69,520 | $70,810 | $57,340 | $85,370 | 470 |
| Kansas | $68,680 | $68,900 | $46,200 | $94,430 | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $68,420 | $68,220 | $52,950 | $77,050 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $67,560 | $69,740 | $50,030 | $95,300 | 920 |
| West Virginia | $66,830 | $65,230 | $49,390 | $81,640 | 440 |
| Vermont | $66,760 | $65,720 | $46,760 | $88,300 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $65,520 | $65,730 | $46,680 | $82,840 | 1,460 |
| Massachusetts | $65,510 | $66,720 | $48,540 | $81,580 | — |
| Maine | $64,500 | $66,150 | $46,670 | $84,850 | 330 |
| Alabama | $63,330 | $61,980 | $42,900 | $74,820 | 1,880 |
| Iowa | $63,320 | $64,250 | $47,660 | $79,960 | 920 |
| North Dakota | $63,320 | $67,520 | $52,980 | $87,420 | 130 |
| Oregon | $63,190 | $67,510 | $44,370 | $99,760 | 440 |
| Nevada | $63,180 | $72,300 | $60,500 | $99,790 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $62,750 | $60,760 | $43,850 | $74,690 | 810 |
| Idaho | $62,710 | $64,200 | $50,300 | $78,020 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,610 | $70,220 | $48,460 | $98,390 | 1,570 |
| Utah | $62,480 | $63,050 | $47,310 | $78,580 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $62,080 | $62,290 | $47,300 | $78,680 | 360 |
| Texas | $61,910 | $66,370 | $37,700 | $110,930 | 3,220 |
| Oklahoma | $61,750 | $62,470 | $51,500 | $69,550 | 210 |
| Tennessee | $61,390 | $58,480 | $39,060 | $72,730 | 1,110 |
| Georgia | $61,090 | $59,260 | $41,080 | $73,320 | 2,240 |
| South Dakota | $60,410 | $60,330 | $48,530 | $78,450 | 170 |
| Wyoming | $60,060 | $64,020 | $44,240 | $86,230 | 160 |
| Montana | $59,950 | $61,830 | $51,190 | $67,780 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $59,870 | $58,180 | $37,340 | $77,020 | 840 |
| Arkansas | $59,510 | $57,690 | $34,480 | $76,320 | 1,080 |
| Arizona | $58,080 | $65,330 | $45,040 | $105,440 | 890 |
| Florida | $57,810 | $57,440 | $43,930 | $73,170 | 810 |
| Mississippi | $53,070 | $53,730 | $35,730 | $69,070 | 980 |
| Delaware | $51,330 | $70,610 | $39,320 | $107,620 | — |
| Virginia | $50,300 | $55,140 | $40,240 | $78,440 | 850 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for millwrights. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Automated Equipment Engineer or Automated Equipment Engineering Technician (Automated Equipment Engineering Tech) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Millwrights compares to others in the 49 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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